If you’ve ever wondered why clothes in certain colours make you look tired, while others have you thinking, “Damn, I look amazing,” it’s not just a mood or seasonal thing. There’s a reason for it - it’s called colour analysis.

 

To make it easier to figure out which clothing colours suit you — or whether that eyeshadow you’re eyeing in the shop will make your eyes pop or just make you look tired — I’d like to introduce you to a concept called colour types.

The idea is that, through a colour analysis, you can identify a range of tones — your colour spectrum — that naturally enhance your appearance.

It’s honestly magical what the right colours can do for your face: your skin looks more even and glowing, your eye colour stands out, and your hair frames your face in the most flattering way.

   

(by Sasha Duerr)

Colours That Suit You:
These are the colours that naturally enhance your eyes, skin, and hair. When you wear them, you don’t need much makeup — they even out your skin tone and soften dark circles under your eyes, giving you a fresh and glowing look!

Chances are, you’ve already discovered some of these shades — it’s often that favourite dress or lipstick you always reach for when you want to feel a little extra sexy. But what is it about these tones that makes you look so good?

When a colour shares the same dimensions as your natural colouring, it will make you glow.

Universal Colours:
These shades are neither particularly flattering nor unflattering. They tend to be more neutral in their dimensions — not too warm or cool, too dark or light, or too muted or intense.

Universal colours are great for supporting your overall look. For example, when wearing a bold lipstick, a neutral-toned eyeshadow can help define your eyes without drawing attention away from your lips.

Wrong Colours for You:
These are the shades that make you look tired, washed out, or highlight dark circles under your eyes. Why? Because they clash with your natural colouring — the difference in colour dimensions is just too big.

You’ve probably experienced this: trying on a lipstick that suddenly made you feel like you looked ten years older. That’s a clear sign you’ve found a shade you can do without.

 

Knowing your colour spectrum is a great guide to finding your best shades — helping you choose the right tones in makeup, styling, hair colour, jewellery, and accessories.

A colour analysis like this is based on your natural colouring (eye, hair, and skin tone) and gives you insight into which colour type you are — and therefore, which colour spectrum suits you best!